Children, Go Where I Send Thee

“Children, Go Where I Send Thee” (alternatively “Children, Go Where I Send You” or variations thereof, also known as “The Holy Baby,” “Little Bitty Baby,” or “Born in Bethlehem”) is a traditional African-American spiritual song. Among the many different versions of the song, a defining feature is the cumulative structure, with each number (typically up to 12 or 10) accompanied by a biblical reference. Today, many Americans know it as a Christmas carol.

Children, Go Where I Send Thee

“Children, Go Where I Send Thee” (alternatively “Children, Go Where I Send You” or variations thereof, also known as “The Holy Baby,” “Little Bitty Baby,” or “Born in Bethlehem”) is a traditional African-American spiritual song. Among the many different versions of the song, a defining feature is the cumulative structure, with each number (typically up to 12 or 10) accompanied by a biblical reference. Today, many Americans know it as a Christmas carol.